China sanctions 20 U.S. defence firms over Trump’s Taiwan arms sales
The Hindu
China sanctions 20 U.S. defense firms in response to Trump’s Taiwan arms sales, warning against provocations on the Taiwan issue.
Japan's cabinet approves a record $785 billion budget, balancing fiscal policy with debt management amid rising borrowing costs.
Turkiye begins analyzing black boxes from a jet crash that killed Libya's military chief and seven others, amid ongoing investigations.
A new storm in Southern California threatens increased flooding and mudslides, exacerbating damage from previous heavy rains.
Russian court sentences pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism against President Putin.
Kim Jong Un orders expansion of North Korea's missile production and new factories to enhance military capabilities in 2026.
U.S. conducts airstrike in northwest Nigeria against ISIS militants targeting Christians, following requests from Nigerian authorities.
The White House directs military focus on enforcing a "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil to exert economic pressure on Maduro.
The U.S. seized or intercepted three Venezuelan oil tankers — Skipper, Centuries, and Bella 1 — for carrying crude or trading with sanctioned entities. These ships are examples of the shadow fleet, showing how countries like Venezuela bypass sanctions, prompting the U.S. to order a physical blockade.
Tarique Rahman reunites with ailing mother, ex-PM Khaleda Zia, in Dhaka after 17 years, marking a significant family moment.
Lebanon reports two deaths from an Israeli strike near the Syria border, amid ongoing tensions and a ceasefire violation.
Three Palestinians arrested for setting fire to a Christmas tree at a Catholic church in Jenin, West Bank.
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